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Keith sits down with the youngest guest in show history—a 19-year-old college sophomore and student-athlete who's already deeply immersed in real estate and economics, Hunter Taddy. You'll hear a candid Gen Z perspective on money, debt, and the shifting social landscape, along with what's really being taught in today's real estate and econ classrooms.  They explore how young people are navigating college costs, work, and early investing decisions, and how hands-on property management education is shaping one student's path.  If you're curious about where the next generation of investors is headed—and what that might mean for your own strategy—this conversation offers a rare, on-the-ground look without the usual clichés. 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Keith Weinhold talking with a 19 year old guest that I befriended last year. He's a college sophomore with a real estate investing related major. What does he think about generation Z's future is in person, social life, dead. And what do you really learn about real estate and economics in college today on get rich education.   Corey Coates  0:27   Since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests include top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki. Get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android. Listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast, sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com   Keith Weinhold  1:11   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequel and even chat with President chailey Ridge personally, while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Speaker 1  1:44   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  2:00   Welcome to GRE from Concord, New Hampshire to Concord, California and across 188 nations worldwide, you're listening to one of America's longest running and most listened to shows on real estate investing. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and this is get rich education. Increasingly, you know, people ask why even go to college? Is the value of higher education even worth it to drag yourself to an 8am American Lit class while living off of dining hall Breakfast Biscuits and chicken strips for $100,000 a year, it's been estimated that one in seven men are meats, n, e, e, t, that means not in education, employed or training. Why put on a suit and tie and show up at a job when you have a reasonable facsimile of life online and you have discord and Reddit and trade stocks on Robinhood and crypto on Coinbase. Now I don't think that's going to be good for you, and I still think that there are a lot of positives about attending college. At least 15 to 20 colleges close each year in the United States. And despite this, you know, most people that I talk to, they still seem to be mostly positive about college, or they have this expectation that their kids go to college. So anecdotally, this hasn't changed. I probably wouldn't even be as aware of this shift if I didn't read media like I do, if I just talked to people informally, I really wouldn't know. One thing that has not changed also is the notion of the broke college student. I used to be one of those. Now America is just a couple years removed from that wave of elevated inflation and war in Iran has positioned to stoke a second wave of inflation. Today's guest told me that he does pay credit card finance charges, even though he makes more than the minimum payment, just kind of like I did as a college student. The default state of teenage society today is different. It used to be boredom, and now that's been replaced with anxiety. That part has certainly changed, and often it tends to be teen anxiety over such nonsense things. I mean, I have a teenage niece. One example is the burden of maintaining your Snapchat streak? Oh my gosh, if you're a Gen Z or you know what I'm talking about, basically a snap streak where you've got to send a friend a photo or video every single day to keep your streak going, two people have to send it to each other, and people with long streaks, they even like send each other a photo of the floor, just. To keep the streak going. I mean, talk about anxiety over the wrong things.    Keith Weinhold  5:04   Well, today's team guest Hunter, he has a somewhat better grip on life. I haven't met his parents yet, but they've done an amazing job. In fact, Hunter's dad owns rental property, which kind of helps to fuel some of his interests and desire. But in order to cope with inflation and expenses, buy now pay later programs have really taken off. They're widely known, but less widely known. Our rent now pay later plans. They're booming. Platforms like livable, flex and affirm. They're used by lower income and lower credit score tenants that often live paycheck to paycheck. And how it works is that these tenants are extended money at the beginning of the month to pay the rent. They often pay a flat subscription fee plus 1% of the rent. And you know, hey, that could be better than the tenant paying late fees to the landlord. I learned from one tenant that had trouble paying his $1,850 in rent that flex charged him a $15 monthly subscription plus 1% of the total rent for providing the service. So his total fees for the app were around $33 a month rent. Now pay later. You're probably only going to hear more about it, but if you're a landlord, you probably do not know that your tenant is using a rent now, pay later plan, because you just received the full payment on time, and then your tenant pays back the service later. Remember, it is called rent. Now, pay later. Oh, before we bring in our guest, can I ask you for some quick help? Maybe you wanted to tell me what you think about the show. You could have been listening for years, but you don't think that you can reach me. If this show has helped you become a better investor, the best way to support the podcast is to leave a quick rating or review. It helps more investors discover the show. Just tap the five stars in your podcast app. It can take as little as 10 seconds, and I will read it myself. Thanks in advance for leaving a rating and review. Let's meet this week's guest.   Keith Weinhold  7:22   This week's guest is the youngest we've ever had in show history. He's a teenager, so he's about a generation younger than me, and it's his first time on a podcast. He is a sophomore student athlete at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he competes in the 800 meters for the track and field team. He runs about a 155 his major is management, with a specialization in real estate and property management, and he's just into so many things beyond athletics and academics, he serves as an ambassador for the Widener property management and real estate program. He's also an officer of the real estate management and investment club from Wisconsin. He's 19 years old, a straight A student. He's also an RA that's a Resident Assistant there helping out students at the dorms. Welcome to GRE Hunter, toddy.    Hunter Taddy  8:18   Yeah, I'm happy to be here. Thanks for having me.   Keith Weinhold  8:20   Taddy is spelled T, A, D, D, Y. I met Hunter almost six months ago. A property manager introduced us just thinking that we might have some things in common, and she sure was right. We've gotten together a few times, including going running at one time where, well, I had more than a little trouble keeping up with an active college athlete. The last time we sat down for coffee, just last week, I looked at my watch. We were done, and we sat almost two and a half hours like how many teenagers could really hold my attention for that long? But he just understands the world and politics surprisingly well. For a 19 year old. He's confident and well thought out. He's read War and Peace. He even got some of his own cooking and avoids seed oils. And you know, Hunter being born in 2006 when GRE debuted in 2014 you were eight years old. So before we talk about you, let's talk about your generation, generation Z What do you think some of the markers of your generation are?   Keith Weinhold  9:28   Yeah, so it's as I've shared with you in the past. It's interesting, because especially at UA, I'm mostly surrounded by like, athletes. So athletes tend to be a lot more social, just like how they grown up, they're always around people that tend to be a lot more driven. But then when I talk to, like, non athletes, it's a little bit different. Like, my generation is definitely they're on their phone a lot. I mean, I've told you before, like, I avoid social media. Well, I wouldn't say like the flag, but I avoid it a lot, because I know, hey, how addicting it is. And B, just like, you know, the.The word of my generation is slop or brain rot, and which is most of the stuff on the internet, but Yeah, seems to be like, there's a lot of anxiety in my generation, a lot of, like, lack of accountability, which I've noticed a lot lot of, like, lack of responsibility. And it's almost like self indulgent in a way, where it's like, oh I'm so lazy, or Oh, I'm so this, or I'm so that, and it's just kind of weird. You don't really get that much with like the athletes. Back to the social aspect. I don't know if you've seen that headline recently, that's like, the alcohol industry has lost eight, $30 million over the past four years because he doesn't drink. The real story isn't about Gen Z not wanting to drink alcohol. It's about Gen Z, not like really being social, right? I mean, I don't see that many like, Hangouts as much as, like, when I hear from, like my parents, you know, every night you're going somewhere with your friends or your you know, you're going to the bar, you're going to a bonfire, or things like that. And it's just, you don't see it as much. A lot of people are just in their rooms or online and, you know, the online gaming, online gaming, I don't game a lot, but gaming with friends is actually really fun to do sometimes. But everything's a lot more digital, you know, from the communication to like the spaces, you know, where you hang out, whether it's video games or whether it's VR chat, and some people do that, or discord, or just like internet forums and things like that. Yeah, just lot more digital.    Keith Weinhold  11:24   Yeah, you use little or no social media. Personally, I know you manage the Instagram page for your real estate organization, but yeah, there is more of this perception of in person, social life, maybe not dead, but dying. I've learned that 51% of 18 to 24 year old men have never asked out a woman in person you were sharing with me at how you know people have anxiety just about ordering food in person at a restaurant in Gen Z.    Hunter Taddy  11:54   That's actually funny. So because of how that conversation escalated, I technically did ask her out in Snapchat, but then she was like, you have to ask me out in person. And then I did eventually ask her out in person.    Keith Weinhold  12:06   Now, when it comes to in person meetings, after a few meetings with you, I noticed something rare when it's about seeing people in person, you have virtues that I think are somewhat rare for Generation Z. I mean, you actually show up on time. This this chat we're having right now. It's the fourth time we've gotten together, and you actually showed up early each of the four times, which is something that I really notice and appreciate, which, even for people my age, it seems like it's a virtue that they've lost. I mean, showing up on time is just common decency. That's just doing what you said that you were going to do. I find that pretty interesting. But when it comes to your generation being in college now, I mean, college is tough. You know, when I went to college, I took on student loans. My parents and I each paid for half of the tuition, and also worked a part time job while I was there. So I mean, you hang out with a lot of athletes, but how is it with balancing, you know, the income and student loans? Because, you know, college kids are still pretty poor   Hunter Taddy  13:10   I wanted to run for a division two program, because you can get athletic scholarship. I came in as a walk on. I'm not on any athletic scholarship. I get free housing and free meals for being an RA. Yeah, with my RA position, I actually got the RA position my second semester. So I got it as a freshman, which was like, really, really clutch. So my dad was in the Air Force for 20 years, and I got the GI bill for like, I think, six months. So I got my two first semesters of tuition paid for, and then I got some, like, some money for, like, housing and stuff. I mean, I pocketed most of that just because, I mean, I got it for free already. I don't get any more help from the GI Bill, because I'm not in Wisconsin. But if I went to Wisconsin, I could go to any school for free, like, tuition free. So, I mean, sometimes I do think about that, but with my real estate program. I mean, oh my gosh, the scholarship deadline. Every year they give out like, $50,000 in scholarships. A lot of them are from Widener and then just other like local real estate companies in the area. Last year, I got a $2,500 scholarship to travel to the National Apartment Association's apartmentalized It's like, their yearly conference in Las Vegas, and that was pretty cool. So that stuff kind of went over my head, but a lot of the stuff about AI was, like, just really interesting to hear, especially just about property management. And it's crazy to me, because, like, AI is almost like, my generation's thing, since we're, like, growing up with it, yeah. And then hearing, like, a lot of like, the older people in the property management profession talk about, I mean, they're still talking about when they had to keep their records on pen and paper, or, like, files and stuff. And I'm like, This is crazy. So I have scholarships with the real estate program, if I'm lucky, I can get up to almost $10,000 after the spring. It's.That means I pay in state tuition because I live on campus. It was a deal they were running after covid. So that's only like $5,700 I mean, my scholarships will be able to cover that. This semester, I paid like 2000 of it or something, and then my parents were kind enough to cover the rest, and then I'm going to pay them back right away after the year ends once I get those scholarships. And then, yeah, I get $11 an hour for working desk at my RA job. It's tax free, so, I mean, it's not totally bad, but I don't working desk hours that much because we only have them at night. And then, you know, being an athlete, I don't like staying up until, you know, one o'clock sometimes. I mean, the other night, I had to work a nine to three desk shift, and that screwed my whole for an entire week. Yeah. Okay,    Keith Weinhold  15:48   so when you graduate college in a few years, you could very well come out with a lower student loan balance than a lot of others did, although you might still have an informal loan with dad in there as well. How do you and a lot of people of your generation see your financial future? They sure can be hard to predict, but a lot of people see this crushing debt with student loans, and I wonder, even though it could be far into the future if really Gen Z thinks that they're ever going to be able to afford a home. Now, when it comes to the student loans, I know I shared with you when we sat down for coffee that I had a balance. I think it was like a $20,000 balance when I graduated, because again, my parents paid half of it and I worked part time when I went to school, I shared with you that I just took that balance and paid very little interest on my student loan balance because I kept transferring it repeatedly onto these 0% APR credit cards, and when my introductory rate expired on one card, I would just transfer it onto another card. So I've long been comfortable with debt.    Hunter Taddy  16:52   So me, personally, I do not want to take out a loan from any entity. I'm very fortunate and privileged that my parents are able to, you know, front that money for me when I need it. When I need it, I try to pay them back right away. I do not want student loans like my goal is to get out of college, you know, without owing anybody any money. It's weird, because I'm from such a small town in Wisconsin, and I view trades a lot differently than, like a lot of my peers who grew up in the big cities, I know blue collar millionaires, right? People who just, you know, put their nose to the grindstone, pouring concrete. You know, working driving a semi. Only do that for maybe five or 10 years, like my cousins. My cousin pours concrete, and then the other one, I think, works for construction company, the Midwestern work ethic, they're sitting on 10s of 1000s of dollars in their savings account right now. You can make the argument. Well, their back is going to give out in a couple years. And some of that's true. But also, you know, you don't have to be the guy pouring concrete for how long. You could be the business owner, or you could be the guy who's the plumber for 510, years, and then, you know, start your own plumbing business. That's why I don't look at student loans as, like, I need this college degree to, like, make money or be successful. Like, I've met a lot of people who legitimately have that mindset. That's like, I understand that if you've grown up in that sort of, like sphere, you've grown up with those ideas. But to me, it's like, I know if I can't pay for college, or if I don't graduate college, I know I'm going to be fine. I could go, you know, work construction, or I could go, you know, mow lawns or something. I know, I guess I just view it differently. But a lot of people think they need those student loans. So, I mean, they sign up for them. And I looked it up the other day, the average time to pay off student loans is, like, 20 years or something like that. Yeah, I believe it. That is kind of sad. That's insane to me. I want my lawyers going to college. I want my doctors going to college. I want to college. I want all these people to have a good education. But I mean, like 100,000 to $200,000 I just see that, and it's like, oh, I don't know, man, I sign up for the fast flow every year, but I never get anything Free Application for Federal Student Aid, yeah, but I know some people get, like, Pell Grants. If I'm not wrong, I think the Pell Grants are just, I don't know they have to pay those back. It seemed like I was applying for the Stafford Loan. I was lower middle class. I don't think we quite qualified for the Pell grant. The grant being like, free money and a loan of stuff that you need to pay back. Yeah, of course. And of course, in addition to student loans, we regularly have students using credit cards and probably not being able to pay the full balance, is they make their way and try to pay their way through college. That's certainly one thing that I did.    Hunter Taddy  19:28   Here's something for you, DoorDash, my generation and DoorDash is so crazy. I mean, I look at some of these people we have like a desk, at some of the halls, and the amount of people who just DoorDash some of these people are doordashing every night. And that's not cheap, like, that's sometimes it's like 30 bucks just to get Taco Bell or, you know, Wingstop or something like that, and then Klarna, it's like, finance a pizza. Like, what are we doing here?    Keith Weinhold  19:54   Sure, yeah, you're making a down payment on a blooming onion and financing it and making the last payment on it. Years later or something. Yeah, crazy like that, 100% and yeah, I would imagine home ownership is just seen as something that's so far into the future, it's almost unfathomable.    Hunter Taddy  20:12   Yeah, it's funny to me, because, you know, I come from, again, very small town, the cost of living is, like, extremely low compared to the country. I'm pretty sure Green Bay was voted number one place to live by us, News and World Report couple years ago, number one place to live in the United States. But more of the people back home who work these jobs in the trades, like the thought of owning a home seems a lot more real to them than my friends who are in college. And a lot of that has to do with, you know, like we're in bigger cities. Again, people have more debt, but yeah, I mean, you look at those prices of homes, I think the median home price in Anchorage is like $426,000 and just, you know, looking at that numbers like, how am I ever going to afford that? One of my friends, he's in the real estate program. He's got $40,000 saved up. He's got his Roth IRA maxed out. It's weird, because this is one of the points I want to make. So in my generation, you have people who have all these resources, you know, especially with the internet, and they're doing very well with it. They're taking it and they're running with it. And then you have the other part of my generation who's doing the buy now, pay later option. It's almost like a upside down bell curve or something like that. The people who are good are getting so much better, and the people who are making the bad decisions are getting so much more worse.    Keith Weinhold  21:25   Ah, the K shaped economy starts young.   Hunter Taddy  21:27    It's just interesting to see sometimes, because you have some people like, I can't afford this, I can't afford that, and it's like, yeah, being college student is hard. But then it's like, you buy your $6 coffee every day, and it's, you know, I'm guilty of that too. My spending habits aren't the best. And then you look at like home ownership inflation is real. Cost of living is getting higher. But also my dad talks about this a lot like our standards are getting so much higher, too great. Our houses are getting bigger. Kids don't share bedrooms anymore. All our kids have to have our phone. All our kids have to have the newest thing or the newest coat. And you know, you want nice things for your family. I get that, you know, I don't have a family, so I can only talk about this so much. But I mean, our standards are getting a lot, a lot higher as well. I mean, you look at our grandparents houses, and they're like, these, just small, one story houses, one bathroom. You know, I look at the house that my dad grew up and he shared a room with his brother until he graduated, right? And then you look at all these families kids live in their bedroom, it's so weird to me that like siblings, they know each other, but they don't know each other because they're sitting in their rooms all day and they're looking at their phones.    Keith Weinhold  22:31   You surface a good and salient point hunter that a lot of people don't bring up because the K shaped economy that means a widening disparity between the haves and the have nots, but the entire K also keeps moving up, so standards of living continue to get better for both the haves and the have nots, even though the disparity between them continues to widen, and yes, a poor person today has Wi Fi and has Air Conditioning and a lot of minor conveniences that poor people didn't have 75 years ago. You're listening to get rich education. We're doing something different this week, talking to the youngest guest in GRE history. His name's Hunter toddy. 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Keith winehill, we're talking with Gen Z and student athlete Hunter toddy. He's a sophomore college student, and he's got a management degree with a concentration in real estate investing. So yeah, Hunter, tell us some of the things that you've learned about in an economics class or two that you've taken there at UAA.    Hunter Taddy  25:51   So I had an economics class last semester, but the teacher is basically tenured, and he only posted YouTube videos and like three quizzes was like the entire grade. He made us great at 2000 wasn't gonna say and didn't even grade it. So I didn't learn anything about economics, but that was macro, and now I'm in micro. And this professor, he's fantastic. He talks to Anchorage and Alaska legislators all the time. He was on Meet the Press Like he's very, very, very, very smart and well spoken, one of my and professors, and he's also Yale educated, as I understand. Yeah, I always get crap from my cross country teammates because most of them are STEM majors. There's a lot of engineers, and then there's, you know, you have people who are in, like, kinesiology, and then a lot of aviation, but they always give me crap because, like, oh, business, it's supply and demand, blah, blah, blah. But then, like, legitimately, economics has been so fascinating for me, just like, you know, consumer behavior, opportunity cost, trade off. One of the things is rent control, right? Definitely a big conversation, especially in, like, my generation, you know, because of all these rising prices. And then, you know, the landlord always gets the negative connotation, right? Landlords are greedy. I wouldn't even as a college student. Well, you think about rent control is like as soon as you put that binding price ceiling on the rent prices in an area, that's why there's not enough housing on the West Coast. That's why landlords are painting over the light switches, or they're not fixing your toilet, or they're not fixing the leaky sink. There's just a lack of understanding general society about, like, just how markets work and why. You know, businesses make certain decisions that they do. That's one thing with, like, a lot of my generation, is a lot of them are almost anti business, in a sense, right? In a sense, but they love being consumers. What my dad talks about a lot is as the business owner, like when you work for a company, a lot of the times you can clock in, clock out, you go home and you lay your head on the pillow, and you don't have to worry about anything, right? But when you're the business owner, like my dad, and if you have a lot of anxiety, like he does, about certain things, and you stress a lot, you're up at 2am wondering if the LVP you put in someone's kitchen is going to buckle, well, then you're gonna have to go back and fix it all and all these things, and so I definitely have a lot more to say understanding for like business owners and like landlords. Yeah, the economics classes just broaden my understanding of how the world works. I think that's a class everyone should take, and it is a general ed but I think it's a class everyone should pay attention to as well.    Keith Weinhold  28:18   Sure, rent control gives landlords no incentive to make improvements to a property. So yeah, it's good that you're learning about this in econ class. Tell us about some of the other things that you've learned in economics or in your more real estate investor centric college courses.    Hunter Taddy  28:36   So I'll focus more on the real estate stuff. So Dean Widener, Widener apartment homes, one of the top five, I think, largest owners of apartment homes in terms of units like in the United States, right? He basically came to Anchorage, and he wanted to build the Widener program, basically like a farm for property managers, like, you know, give this education. And then they, you know, they come work for widener. They come work for, you know, whoever a lot of the education has to do with property management. So there's leasing, asset maintenance. Talk a lot about operating budgets, risk management. All students in the program memorize the cash flow performer by heart. So, you know, you have gross potential income loss to lease, vacancy, net revenue, other income, expense reimbursements. Maddie poo, which is maintenance, admin, taxes, insurance, payroll and utilities. Have you heard that acronym before? What is it? Yeah. Maddie poo, I pretty sure my professor, like, that's kind of like his thing. I didn't finish it all, but we have it all memorized, and then we do, like, a lot of fair housing and landlord tenant law. Yesterday, in my Real Estate Investment Finance course, we were analyzing loans, and we were making like amortization tables, yeah. And then so we were looking at like interest rates, how a balloon loan works, variable interest rates. I took real estate Maintenance and risk last semester, and that was really awesome. We got to visit buildings all across Anchorage and talk with the property managers, talk about maintenance systems, general maintenance of the property, property management, the day to day, things like that. And then leasing, we actually had us basically go undercover. We have to have three properties, and we go do a showing at all of them, and then we had to review them, and we did a presentation about them, and, like, we basically reviewed them and graded, like the leasing agent, and how they did that one was really cool.    Keith Weinhold  30:33   Okay, so the mock tenant, grading a leasing agent, yeah, then showing you amenities, explaining lease length, things like that,    Hunter Taddy  30:41   and then seeing if, you know, they violated any like Fair Housing things. He said, Don't necessarily try and bait them, but one of the questions that one of my classmates asked, so what kind of people live here? And then the good property manager, you know, it says we rent to anyone that fits our criteria. And then you have some people that's like, oh, you should have said that. Yeah, yeah, it's pretty touchy, age, race, family status, right? Yeah. So we definitely have that drilled in our heads as well, like landlord tenant law and then, like, fair housing, you    Keith Weinhold  31:11   told me something interesting when we got together, when you run the numbers for property, that the numbers always work better in one condition than they do in another.    Hunter Taddy  31:20   So we do cap rate. And so cap rate is noi over value, I believe, yep. So we analyze the cap rates for all the properties, and then we see what is our return if we pay cash or whatever is our return when we pay leverage. And sometimes it's better if you pay cash, or sometimes it's better if it's leveraged. But I always think even if you could pay cash, you pay, say, $3 million for the whole complex, well, you could put a $500,000 down payment on six other properties. So I always thought that was weird, because that's just, I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, after my dad recommended it to me, and then it just talking to my dad about leveraged investments. Yeah, why don't you do that instead? Oh, he said,    Keith Weinhold  32:00   right, as long as you control your cash flow and pay the mortgage and the operating expenses. Yeah, we typically talk about getting the leverage here, because the appreciation grade has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of equity that's in the property. Is there anything else interesting that you learned from going out in the field and actually seeing some properties or talking to some managers? And I think this is really interesting, because a lot of times when people graduate college, they tend to broad brushstroke students or new graduates, and say, Yeah, but they haven't gotten out in the real world yet, but you actually are as a student.    Hunter Taddy  32:33   Yeah. So that's one thing I really love about our program, and I really love our professor. He owns properties himself. It's not like a pyramid scheme thing where, like, almost like, you're going to college to learn how to be a professor, and sometimes that we need those people for, like, research and stuff. But like, he's actually done the work. He knows what it's like. He can relate to things that we're talking about. Yeah, we get a lot of that real world experience, which is really awesome going about that, like the leasing experience. One of the things with, like, a lot of the managers, especially in Anchorage, because there's such a housing shortage, a lot of them didn't really like try, because they like, almost don't have to, because, I think a lot of them assume you're gonna lease someone anyways, no matter, because it's not necessarily really competitive. So because the vacancy rate is so small, yeah. So it's just like, here's the kitchen. You know, we're actually taught in leasing class, leasing strategies. And also, what's really good about our classes, we read, like, a lot of personal growth books in our classes. So like in our leasing class, our professor had us read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey and yeah. And then I think for our real estate investment class, we're going to read the compounding effect. I don't know what it's about, but I mean, I really appreciate how our professor gives us, like, those books and that knowledge that's not just, you know, specific to real estate. It's like how to become like a better person, or how to become better at personal finance in general.    Keith Weinhold  33:58   All right, so some conceptual and some mindset stuff, along with more of the hands on and more of the numbers. Well, before I ask you, what's next for you, do you have any last thoughts with what you've learned in class, or just anything overall about your generation and lifestyle and getting along financially? For a college student,    Hunter Taddy  34:18   in April, I'm going down to Austin for the property con, which is Institute of real estate management, big conference. I think they have this one every year too. I think John Quinones, the guy from what would you do, is going to be like one of the keynote speakers. So looking forward to that, definitely looking forward to some of, like, learning more about, like AI, and how it's used in, like, the property management, like real estate sphere, and then I'm kind of interested in green building, because it almost seems to be like, Win win, right? Because better for the environment and then better for the investor most of the time, you know, like, through these retrofits, like you're just switching to LED light bulbs, we actually, we ran those numbers a lot in my.In its class. Like, you know, what would it be like if you switch from iridescent to LED light bulbs? And it's like, that's like, what are the things that all property managers should do? Because you're saving, sometimes 1000s of dollars and seven or 10 year period, or whatever it is, improve the cap rate, right there? Yeah, I want to definitely learn more about, like, the green building. And also, just because, you know, I'm a healthy person, when I build my house one day, I don't want to have, like, a lot of toxic materials and stuff as well. I have one friend. He's really, really dialed in his health. They're talked about him with you before, but he, like, he's not even have drywall in his house because there's some, like, toxic thing in drywall, or something, like, he's gonna build it out of brick and mud or something, I don't know.    Keith Weinhold  35:39   Oh, he can't just go live in any rental. Yeah, well, Hunter, this has been really good. Your dad owns rentals in Wisconsin, and like you mentioned, he's red, Rich Dad, Poor Dad himself. So that's kind of an influence on you. And you do have a management internship back in Wisconsin this summer. But before we go on, you mentioned to me that your dad owns a certain type of apartments in Wisconsin, and I've never heard of that type before. What are they called? And then, what does that mean?    Keith Weinhold  36:06   I think the name is local to the city itself in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. So they're called custerdales. I think there were homes built after World War Two, I believe, for like GIS and things like that so well. Just before he got in the Air Force, he was in Saudi Arabia for a year, and he was thinking about, you know, what am I going to do when I retire? Because he knew after the year was done, he was going to retire and come back to Wisconsin. And one of his friends got him into real estate, and he talked to my mom a little bit, and they just started buying properties. So that was in 2018 and now they own about 70 units, mostly duplexes, with their biggest being a five Plex. They also have a 18 bed assisted living facility. Most of the the 70 units are called custerdales. They're all like, cookie cutter, like, the same they're basically the same layout, you know, sometimes it's just flipped or whatever. And he basically did the same thing each time, a lot of them were, like, really run down ones that they purchased had someone with a chicken living on top of the refrigerator. And then when they locked the place up after they bought it, he broke back in and took stuff. And so they've really, actually, like, helped the community in a way, by remodeling a lot of these homes. And then my dad would refinance them, and then he would take that money and then invest it into another property. And he just kept doing that again and again and again. Yeah, so buy and hold we self manage, because there's not really a reputable property management service in the area. This is near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Maybe you've heard that name before. Manitowoc, they make heavy construction equipment, and you are going back to Wisconsin this summer for a management related internship, yeah, well, Hunter, well, this has been great talking about what your generation's like, what you do in your classes, and the practical experience that you're already getting as a 19 year old. I mean, you're just substantially further ahead than I was as a geography degree student and major way back in the day, if anyone wants to reach out to you, see what you're doing, or contact you. What's the best way for them to do that? Hunter.    Hunter Taddy  38:09   So I don't have Instagram or Facebook, but I do have LinkedIn. So if you just search Hunter toddy again, T, A, D, D, y, on LinkedIn, you can find me there. Also just give my email. It's H hottie 007 at Gmail.    Keith Weinhold  38:26   All right, look that up if you want to reach out to Hunter. Yeah, it's been great having you here. Thanks so much for coming on to the show.    Hunter Taddy  38:32   Thanks forhaving me.    Keith Weinhold  38:40   Yeah, a fresh perspective from college student, Hunter toddy today. He has got his act together amazingly well for a teenager, and you know, talking to him made me think about something like I said when I graduated college, and it was just with a bachelor's degree. By the way, pretty humble bachelor's double major, geography and regional planning, I had that 20k in student loan debt, which I transferred onto 0% APR credit cards, over and over again and inflation adjusted terms, that might be 40k in today's dollars. I had no incentive to pay it down, let alone pay it off, since my finance charges were essentially zero, so that's why I probably carried that balance for close to 20 years. But this is the first time that I thought about the fact that that very habit was probably a benefit to me, not because it saved me from paying interest on student loans, but because it got me comfortable withholding debt for the long term and rationalizing that there would be an opportunity cost of paying off that debt, because a payoff would have meant that I would forego the opportunity of investing those dollars to get gains, that habit got me comfortable with prudently using debt and leverage as a real estate investor, and that helped me own and control more property sooner. So it was a somewhat autodidactic approach to good debt. Today, we talk with a young, likely soon to be investor, oppositely next week here on the show. We're talking about the book end, on the other side of the shelf, and that is when you're ready to retire from real estate, you can exchange your properties into a fund, pay zero capital gains tax or depreciation recapture. And unlike a 1031 exchange, what you've done is you have totally exited the direct real estate business with a 721, exchange, and you still get financial upside with zero management duties retired. Finally, if you've ever wanted to tell me what you think about the GRE podcast, if this show has given you some fresh perspective or helped you become a better investor. The best way to support the show is to leave a quick rating or review. It helps more investors discover the show. Here's how to do it inside the get rich education Show page on Apple podcasts, scroll about halfway down to ratings and reviews. Tap the purple stars to rate, and then tap the purple words write a review on Spotify from the get rich education podcast, tap the three dots near the top of the show page, tap rate podcast and leave your star rating. That's all it takes. It's crazy that this show has almost 6 million total listener downloads, but yet, across all platforms, we have perhaps only 1000 reviews, and that's probably because I rarely ask for them. I would greatly appreciate it. Until next week, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.   Unknown Speaker  41:59   Nothing on this show should be considered specific personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively   Keith Weinhold  42:27   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth, building, get richeducation.com  

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this sponsored episode, we sit down with Kyle Nelson, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Snappt, and Maitri Johnson, Vice President, Tenant and Employment at TransUnion, to discuss how fraud prevention isn't just an operational task anymore; it's shaping the renter experience and influencing where people choose to live. Trust-building technology is becoming a competitive edge for multifamily communities:  From faster approvals for qualified applicants to stronger protections against fraud, we discuss how modern tools enhance the leasing journey, support onsite teams, and attract high-quality renters. We also break down how trust and transparency can function as powerful amenities that boost operational efficiency and elevate resident satisfaction.Visit Snappt.comPlease note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only. 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this sponsored episode, we sit down with Ken McDonald, CEO of Leonardo247, as he shares how property operators can leverage AI and their unique operational playbook to drive NOI growth. In this episode, he reveals proven strategies to turn operational data into AI-powered optimizations that improve efficiency, strengthen resident retention and boost profitability.Visit Leonardo247.comPlease note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only. 

What are the forces that will shape the multifamily landscape in 2026? Multi-Housing News Senior Editor Laura Valean asked George Ratiu, vice president of research at the National Apartment Association, to answer this question and many others in the final episode of this year's NAA Insights podcast series.This episode also dives into the expenses most likely to pressure NOI, the conditions needed for transaction activity to accelerate, and the role multifamily AI and analytics will play in driving operational efficiency next year. For owners, developers and managers preparing budgets and strategies, this conversation provides a clear look at the dynamics that will define multifamily in 2026.

The National Flood Insurance Program is a lifeline for communities in flood-prone areas, but during the shutdown its borrowing authority plunged and new policies froze. That disruption rippled through housing markets and raised questions about the resilience of federal disaster programs. Joining us to review what happened and what's next is Nicole Upano, Assistant Vice President of Public Policy at the National Apartment Association.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are joined by Kelli Lea, Senior Regional Property Manager for Greystar and 2025-2026 President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Board of Directors, to provide an update on all the exciting things happening at National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), including the latest on the growth of its credentialing programs, new skills based professional development and what's on tap for 2026. Learn more about NAAEI credentials, as well as online training and continuing education credits, courses and resources available through the Visto, NAAEI's online learning platform. And don't miss the new Career Map Tool from NAAEI.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Maria Spencer, who, now that the government has reopened, is here to walk us through the Congressional FY26 appropriations process and the prospective impacts on the rental housing industry, especially as it relates to balancing the priorities of creating new supply while preserving the present affordable housing stock. For those of you out there who are interested in learning more about housing policy, including insight into Congressional reconciliation and appropriation, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's Director of Conference Education Programming Clark Ebbert, as well as Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies and Emcee of NAA's Cultivate event, Feb. 17-18, 2026 in Nashville. They're joining today to talk about this unique, intimate and highly strategic event, where the education offerings are designed by rental housing leaders and are acutely focused on current issues and how to solve them, with the vibrant location serving as the perfect backdrop to grow your network with the next generation of senior leaders. Learn more and register for Cultivate!

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to lead and be led when people feel safe enough to be their authentic selves?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, sits down with Angel Baltimore, Senior Vice President of Information Technology at the National Apartment Association, to explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and connection shape the way we give and receive as leaders.

In this episode of the JuvoHub Podcast, I'm diving into something that completely changed the course of my career—getting involved with professional associations like IREM and the National Apartment Association. These organizations helped me grow, build lifelong friendships, and discover opportunities I never imagined possible. Whether you're just starting out in property management or have been in the industry for years, I want to challenge you: get involved. Show up. Invest in your growth. The connections you make and the experiences you gain will elevate your career and our entire profession. Tune in, get inspired, and let's keep this industry thriving—together!

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's AVP of Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs Nicole Upano to talk public policy, advocacy, government shutdowns and some inside baseball on what's happening in Washington.Visit naahq.org/advocacy for links to the policy issues library, industry priorities, Apartment Advocate newsletter, registration for the monthly Advocacy and Legal Webinar, legislative and regulatory trackers, grassroots action center and much more.  If you'd like to get in touch to assist on some of the topics mentioned, please email communications@naahq.org with the subject line “advocacy involvement.”Visit NAA's website for industry resources and live shutdown updates.

Housing economist George Ratiu joined the National Apartment Association as vice president of research a few months ago, after 15 years working for trade associations, Fortune 500 companies and the federal government. In his first podcast with MHN's Laura Valean, he dives into the association's latest research, but also touches on how AI is changing multifamily operations, and the metrics he monitors to tell where the industry is headed.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's VP of Research George Ratiu to talk the economics of residential real estate, as well as review all of the insightful research NAA has recently released. Visit the research section on NAA's website to explore all of NAA's research offerings, including Income/Expense IQ data, industry trends, housing policy research, the apartment market pulse, dollar of rent and much more, including Behind the High Cost of Rent, Regulations and Rents and Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this sponsored episode, we sit down with two leaders, Chris Ulep, Vice President at Yardi Breeze, and David Franklin, Industry Principal of AI at Yardi, to explore how artificial intelligence is not just for the big players. They share how Yardi is making AI tools more accessible, affordable and user-friendly for small and mid-sized property management companies. From simplifying workflows to predictive analytics to improved resident communications, this episode demystifies how AI can empower teams of any size.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's AVP of Federal Legislative Affairs Owen Caine, who walks us through the Congressional reconciliation package that dictates the future of tax policy following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law on July 4. For those of you out there who are interested in learning more about housing policy, including insight into Congressional reconciliation and appropriation, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. 

I just experienced one of the wildest nights in multifamily media—Podcast Palooza V2 was insane!#Day1 at NAA 2025 is here, and I've already got lunch meetings, leadership panels, and AI debates lined up.I've never seen energy like this at NAA—Podcast Palooza V2 set the bar for the entire week!Welcome to a fresh episode of the Multifamily Collective with Mike Brewer, coming to you live from Las Vegas during Day 1 of NAA 2025! In this quick recap, Mike reflects on last night's incredible Podcast Palooza V2, hosted by Multifamily Media Network, and gives us a sneak peek into what's coming on the ground floor of the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize Conference.

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we welcome Angel Baltimore, Senior Vice President of Information Technology at the National Apartment Association, to discuss her extensive career in association management and technology leadership. Angel shares her journey starting as a temp over two decades ago and rising through various organizations, including the American Institute of Architects and the American Pharmacists Association. We chat about the importance of documentation, branding, data strategy, and the efficient use of technology tools like Microsoft Copilot. We also touch on improving the relationship between national offices and affiliates, the frustrations with current association management systems, and the imperative to simplify processes for staff. Angel offers insightful advice and personal anecdotes, making this episode a rich resource for anyone involved in association management and technology.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are joined by Kelli Lea, Regional Property Manager for Greystar and 2025 President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Board of Directors, who provide an update on all the exciting things happening at National Apartment Association Education Institute, including the latest on its growth strategies and the launch of NAAEI's Career Mapping Tool.  Learn more about NAAEI credentials, as well as online training and continuing education credits, courses and resources available through the Visto, NAAEI's online learning platform. And don't miss the new Career Map Tool from NAAEI.

Struggling with the emotional weight of layoffs or tough team decisions?Letting someone go is never easy—especially when they've done good work.In my latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I sit down with Anne Tomkinson, Senior VP of People & Culture at the National Apartment Association, to unpack what it really feels like to navigate reductions in force—and how to do it with empathy, clarity, and integrity.We dive into the real cost of these conversations—the emotional toll on leaders and team members—and why the how matters just as much as the decision itself.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, guest host Todd Hignite, Vice President of Hearth Management and a member of both the 2025 NAAEI Board of Directors and NAA's DE&I committee, sits down with rental housing affinity group leaders, including Steve Hatten, Regional Sales Executive at Kwikkit and representing Once A Warrior; Monica Frazier, General Manager at Midwood Investment & Development and representing Melanin in Multifamily; Justin Jones, AI Evangelist at Hyly.AI, and representing Multifamily Q Space; and Joelis Barandica-Rodriguez, a Regional Portfolio Manager and representing Latinas in Property Management.During Apartmentalize, find the Affinity Group Pavilion by the NAAHQ Booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Wednesday hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this sponsored episode, we sit down with Appfolio's Stacy Holden, Vice President and Industry Principal, and Adam Feinstein, Vice President of Product Management, to review the findings of Appfolio's renter preferences research and discuss how those discoveries can translate to maximizing performance in 2025.Visit AppFolio for more. 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's industry Research Analyst Eri Bajomo to dive into the findings of NAA's latest research project, “The Ongoing Evolution of Amenity Spaces.” Visit the research section on NAA's website to explore this new report as well as all of NAA's research offerings, including Income/Expense IQ data, industry trends, housing policy research, the apartment market pulse, dollar of rent and much more.

Company culture strategy isn't just important—it is your competitive advantage. In this powerful conversation from Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Patrick Morin, Partner at Transact Capital, to explore why company culture is more than a part of the business—it is the business. Especially in the highly commoditized staffing industry, culture is the invisible hand that shapes performance, retention, and client trust. Drawing on insights from Bill Taylor (Fast Company) and firsthand experience in M&A and organizational leadership, Patrick breaks down: Why culture defines your brand more than your strategy doc ever will How top-performing firms build cultures of accountability, learning, and responsibility The role of leadership in embedding values into operations, not just words How cultural fit—even for a 12-week assignment—can drastically improve outcomes Why the most disruptive companies hold everyone, even executives, accountable The golden framework for owning, competing, and reaching for business in uncertain times If you've ever felt like your staffing firm lacks a true differentiator—this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.   Chapters and Key Moments: 00:01 – Culture is the strategy: unpacking Bill Taylor's insight 02:15 – Innovation as differentiation in a commoditized staffing world 03:47 – Top-down and grassroots culture development 05:12 – Hiring for cultural fit vs. skills 06:41 – Embedding temps into client culture 08:00 – Necessary evil to trusted advisor 11:28 – Culture of accountability, responsibility & learning 14:57 – A story of accountability—from the maintenance guy up 16:30 – Humility and “I'm sorry” as leadership superpowers 19:28 – Empathy and handwritten notes: the human advantage 24:32 – Own, compete, and reach: a framework for market strategy 28:31 – How to pivot in uncertain markets 30:58 – Optimism for the future of staffing 32:32 – About Transact Capital Partners 36:12 – Advice for new staffing professionals   About the Speakers Brad Bialy is host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the leading podcast for the staffing industry. He has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars. As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after expert and speaker in the industry.   Patrick Morin is a partner with Transact Capital Securities, a Richmond, Virginia- based investment banking firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions of privately-owned companies with enterprise values up to $250MM. Transact specializes in the staffing industry, serving clients in technology, light industrial, marine/stevedoring, skilled labor, hospitality, logistics, financial & administrative, legal, and medical staffing specialties. He was also one of the founding partners of BrightHammer, LLC., a global consultancy engaged by private equity groups, boards of directors, and CEOs to improve the performance of their invested companies. BrightHammer works with select start-ups, growth companies, and turnarounds to stabilize operations and ramp up revenue and employee performance. Prior to his current engagement, he was seven years as Senior Vice President with Cornerstone Realty Income Trust, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-traded company that owned and operated apartments throughout the US. Before joining Cornerstone, Mr. Morin was with Dale Carnegie Training for five years and was an instructor for almost two decades. He was ranked among the top instructors globally and was a member of the elite Global Delivery Team. While a member of the National Speakers Association, he personally conducted thousands of keynotes and training meetings for businesses, associations, government agencies and community groups. Notable groups he's addressed include: the National Independent Staffing Association, McDonalds, National Association of Women In Construction, NASA, the National Ground Intelligence Center, the DEA, National Apartment Association, and the staffing associations of NY, Wisconsin, New Jersey. Mr. Morin appears on television, radio, and in print (Forbes, CNBC, Crain's) as an authority in his field and wrote a weekly column on sales for the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal and www.lendio.com. He serves on the boards of several local charities including the YMCA and the Franks Foundation. Patrick makes his home in Richmond, Virginia and in chairlifts of ski resorts around the country.

Ever been in a meeting where every idea gets shot down with a “Yeah, but…”?In this episode of Multifamily Collective, Mike Brewer introduces the "Yes, And" Principle—a tool borrowed from the world of improv that can transform your team culture and collaboration. Instead of shutting down ideas, this approach validates contributions, fosters creativity, and opens up the space for unexpected breakthroughs.Mike shares how this simple shift—from “Yeah, but” to “Yes, and”—can lead to a third mind effect. That's when collaborative energy produces ideas greater than any one person could create alone. And in the high-stakes world of Multifamily leadership, that kind of team synergy is gold.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's VP of Research Paula Munger, who after an illustrious career in commercial real estate research and nine years at NAA, has announced her retirement. Listen as we walk through her career and lessons learned, and maybe even a prediction or two about the future state of the rental housing industry. Visit the research section on NAA's website to explore all of NAA's research offerings, including Income/Expense IQ data, industry trends, housing policy research, the apartment market pulse, dollar of rent and much more.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's AVP of Federal Legislative Affairs Owen Caine to walk through the rental housing industry's federal legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. For those interested in learning more about housing policy, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. You are also invited to register for Advocate, NAA's annual advocacy conference and Lobby Day, March 25-26 in Washington, D.C. 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are once again joined by Leah Cuffy, NAA Director of Advocacy Research, to discuss the key findings and implications of “Behind the High Cost of Rent,” which is recently released research sponsored by NAA and NHMC that examines the unintended consequences of overregulating the rental housing industry.   Other resources referenced in this episode include Income/Expense IQ, NAA's Dollar of Rent and “Pro-Housing Designation Programs: How States are Incentivizing Pro-Housing Reform.”

In 2019, the National Apartment Association (NAA) launched the 20 in their Twenties Program, which was founded as a way for NAA to engage with emerging leaders in the property management industry. Duy Vu of The Associated Management Company was a member of the inaugural class.Stefani Hurst of the NAA and Duy Vu join the podcast to discuss the recently rebranded program, now known as 20 on the Rise. While the project is still comprised of 20 individuals from various aspects of the multifamily industry, it has become more inclusive for people of all ages. This shift makes it possible for those entering the rental housing industry at all stages of life, with 10 years or less experience, to be eligible.Stefani and Duy further discuss how being involved in this program—as well as various local, state, and national apartment associations—can add value to your career. Benefits include networking opportunities, career development and growth, leveraging resources, free registration to Apartmentalize, recognition through awards programs, and support from colleagues—just to name a few.Stefani also outlines the parameters, qualifications, and how to apply to the 20 on the Rise Program. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February 14, 2025.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Stefani Hurst on LinkedIn, NAA on the organization's website; and Duy Vu on LinkedIn.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager's industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are once again joined by Kim Hurd, Executive Vice President of Property Management for KCG Companies in Indianapolis and 2024 President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Board of Directors, who walks us through all the great things that happened at NAAEI in the third quarter of 2024, including the recommendations from the NAAEI Growth Task Force. Learn more about NAAEI credentials, as well as online training and continuing education credits, courses and resources available through the Visto, NAAEI's online learning platform. 

The National Apartment Association (NAA) and John Burns Research and Consulting have partnered on a quarterly investor and developer survey to provide insights into the multifamily housing industry. On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we are joined by Steve Basham, Research Manager, Rental Surveys, for John Burns Research & Consulting, who's here today to talk about the third quarter results of the survey.  Visit https://www.naahq.org/ for more.Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.

During the past few years, NAA has diligently worked to recover damages that housing providers suffered under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) protracted eviction moratorium, which financially damaged rental housing owners and violated rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided 2-1 that the case move can move forward against the federal government.On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we talk with John McDermott, retired NAA General Counsel, who offers an update on the legal action taken against the unconstitutional government overreach of the CDC's eviction moratorium and walks through the legal framework underpinning the case. Although NAA's efforts have proven successful with this recent appeals court decision, there is still an opportunity for property owners to join the lawsuit and recover business losses attributed to the unlawful CDC eviction moratorium. There is a five-year statute of limitations for possible plaintiffs to bring their claim and this lawsuit is open to all rental housing owners operating in a state or locality under the federal moratorium. Check eligibility at https://www.naahq.org/CDC-eviction-moratorium-lawsuit.  Visit https://www.naahq.org/ to learn more about the National Apartment Association.Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.

There are more than 40 million apartments in the United States, of which half are owned and operated by small portfolios, otherwise known as independent rental owners (IRO). On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we take a journey into the world of the IROs with NAA's 2024 IRO Committee Chair Megan Orser of Smart Apartment Solutions and Smart Moves, and 2025 IRO Committee Chair Jeff Ferony of TRIO Properties. For more information and resources for IROs, including the NAA Click & Lease small owner package, visit https://www.naahq.org/Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only.

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we sit down with NAA's Senior Staff Attorney Brittany Wood and NAA Staff Attorney Mark Russell to discuss happenings in the legal world that affect the management and operations of rental housing, including the striking down of the Chevron Doctrine by the Supreme Court. For more information on landlord-tenant law and legislative and regulatory compliance, visit https://www.naahq.org/Please note that as is the case for all NAA Apartmentcast episodes, nothing contained within this podcast should be treated as legal advice. The information presented is for educational purposes only. 

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, guest hosted by NAA's Senior Manager of Industry Relations Tiana Heath, we sit down with Chris Caramanica, Director of Facilities for WinnCompanies, and Angie Drysdale, Regional Maintenance Director for Willow Bridge Property Company, to discuss relevant and timely issues that affect rental housing maintenance.  For more information on rental housing maintenance, including programs like Maintenance Legends and to review the forthcoming results of NAA's maintenance survey, visit https://www.naahq.org/

LIVE! From NAA's Apartmentalize 2024 in Philadelphia, Elizabeth Francisco - CXO of Inhabit - sat down with Chris Burns, SVP of Willow Bridge Property Company. Chris' experience as a leader in multifamily provides him with lots of insights, wisdom, and knowledge about managing and growing a portfolio through every up and down... and he's sharing some of that wisdom with us today!From handling hard times, growing certain skills that will help you in success, and how-tos on supporting your teams, Chris speaks to the realities of being a leader in multifamily... and what can make you a good one, too!About Chris: Chris Burns is the Senior Vice President at Willow Bridge and is responsible for all Southeast apartment management operations, totaling in excess of 23,000 units, as well as new business development throughout the region.Chris is a graduate with honors from Florida Atlantic University and holds the designations of CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor - National Apartment Association) and CPM® (Certified Property Manager - Institute of Real Estate Management). He is a former President of the Florida Apartment Association, a Member at Large for the National Apartment Association, and a past President of the Broward/Palm Beach Apartment Association.Prior to joining Willow Bridge, Chris was the Director of Residential Management for RMS Partners. Mr. Burns has over thirty-three years experience in property management and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.Connect with Chris Burns on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-burns-b40b164/About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit http://myresman.com/

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, guest hosted by NAA's Senior Manager of Industry Relations Tiana Heath and Kendra Butterfield, Vice President at Elevation Real Estate Management and 2023-2024 Chair of NAA's Mental Health Subcommittee. Episode panelists are Stephanie Lloyd, National Account Executive with Smart Apartment Data; and Valerie Sargent, President of Valerie M. Sargent Inc. and President of Yvette Poole & Associates. They are taking over our airwaves today to talk about mental health in the rental housing industry, and specifically NAA's Mental Health First Aid Training. For more information, visit https://www.naahq.org/webinars/mental-health-first-aid-training

Send us a textWhat if you could lead an entire team, present complex ideas, and engage in high-stakes discussions without ever speaking a word? This episode of the Embrace It podcast introduces you to Delaney Novor, an inspiring young leader who has mastered this art. As the Director of Product Management at the National Apartment Association, Delaney uses cutting-edge text-to-voice technology to navigate her professional and personal life seamlessly. Learn how she overcame communication barriers caused by dystonia and revolutionized her career, making her a beacon of empowerment for underrepresented professionals.From her first encounter with assistive technology in middle school to the sophisticated Speech Ninja platform she uses today, Delaney shares her transformative journey in an authentic and compelling manner. She recounts her experiences with a high school transcriber and the pivotal moment a remote job led her to fully embrace text-to-voice tools. Delaney's story is not just about technology; it's about resilience, innovation, and redefining what's possible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of tech and accessibility, and how it can enable everyone to work and live on their own terms.Follow Delaney on InstagramConnect with Delaney on LinkedInVisit Delaney's WebsiteBook an EmBRACE It WorkshopLooking for more great tips, hacks, and blog posts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and patient resources at: HNF-cure.orgFollow us on IG! @embraceit_podcast | @trend.able | @cmtwegotthisHosted by Lainie Ishbia and Estela Lugo.Embrace It is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.For sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email to: embraceit@lp516.comSubscribe to Embrace It with Lainie and Estela on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embrace-it-with-lainie-estela-smashing-disability-stigmas/id1468364898Support the show

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we sit down with NAA's Leah Cuffy, Director of Advocacy Research, to walk through new research that explores what happens to housing and neighborhood quality when rent control enters the picture. To read the full study, visit https://www.naahq.org/ripple-effect-rent-regulation-and-its-effects-housing-and-neighborhood-quality.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we are once again joined by Kim Hurd, Executive Vice President of Property Management for KCG Companies in Indianapolis, and 2024 President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Board of Directors, who walks us through all the recent announcements and great things happening at NAAEI in the second quarter of 2024.Learn more about NAAEI credentials, as well as online training and continuing education credits, courses and resources available through the Visto, NAAEI's online learning platform. Here you can also find details on the Training Needs Analysis Survey, DE&I Awareness Week and Diversity Leadership Program and Leadership Lyceum applications. 

Are you tired of events that inspire you for a week but leave you unchanged? Let's explore transforming an event into a memorable, remarkable experience. Many industry conferences, like the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize, fail to make a lasting impact. Attendees often leave inspired but struggle to implement what they've learned once they return to their routines. The typical conference setup is transactional: a trade show floor, educational sessions, and networking events. These formats fail to create a lasting impression, resulting in attendees returning to old habits. Shift from an event-centric model to an experience-centric one. Create immersive, memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact on attendees, much like the Savannah Bananas baseball team does with their extraordinary fan engagements. Consider the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that creates unforgettable experiences for its fans. They personalize engagements based on social media insights, ensuring each visit is extraordinary and memorable. This model can be applied to industry conferences to make them more impactful. By transforming events into experiences, you can create lasting memories, foster deeper connections, and inspire meaningful action long after the conference ends. Attendees will remember the experience and become advocates, sharing their stories and bringing more attention to your brand. Map out the customer journey of your event. Identify key touchpoints where you can add extraordinary, unexpected elements. This could be personalized interactions, unique activities, or exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Don't just plan an event—craft an experience. Take a page from the Savannah Bananas' playbook and make your next conference one that attendees will discuss for years. Start by identifying one touchpoint you can enhance and see the difference it makes. 1. Map out the customer journey and identify critical touchpoints. 2. Personalize engagements to create memorable experiences. 3. Continuously innovate and add unexpected elements to keep the experience fresh and impactful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/support

Are you tired of events that inspire you for a week but leave you unchanged? Let's explore transforming an event into a memorable, remarkable experience. Many industry conferences, like the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize, fail to make a lasting impact. Attendees often leave inspired but struggle to implement what they've learned once they return to their routines. The typical conference setup is transactional: a trade show floor, educational sessions, and networking events. These formats fail to create a lasting impression, resulting in attendees returning to old habits. Shift from an event-centric model to an experience-centric one. Create immersive, memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact on attendees, much like the Savannah Bananas baseball team does with their extraordinary fan engagements. Consider the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that creates unforgettable experiences for its fans. They personalize engagements based on social media insights, ensuring each visit is extraordinary and memorable. This model can be applied to industry conferences to make them more impactful. By transforming events into experiences, you can create lasting memories, foster deeper connections, and inspire meaningful action long after the conference ends. Attendees will remember the experience and become advocates, sharing their stories and bringing more attention to your brand. Map out the customer journey of your event. Identify key touchpoints where you can add extraordinary, unexpected elements. This could be personalized interactions, unique activities, or exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Don't just plan an event—craft an experience. Take a page from the Savannah Bananas' playbook and make your next conference one that attendees will discuss for years. Start by identifying one touchpoint you can enhance and see the difference it makes. 1. Map out the customer journey and identify critical touchpoints. 2. Personalize engagements to create memorable experiences. 3. Continuously innovate and add unexpected elements to keep the experience fresh and impactful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/support

 In this episode, we chat with a real estate leader who has over three decades of real estate experience and has managed more than 250,000 units. Discover her unconventional career path, becoming a regional manager at a young age without ever being a property manager. She shares her strategies for putting people in roles where they thrive, the Enneagram's benefits in team understanding, and the importance of hiring for attitude over skills. Listen as she explains why trust is the foundation of unstoppable teams and how her morning team huddles play a pivotal role in their achievements. Tracy Bowers is a Managing Partner for Gallery Residential. Tracy comes to Gallery Residential with over 30 years' experience in the real estate arena. During her career she has been responsible for over 250,000 units collectively. Tracy enjoys working directly with the development and asset management teams, architectural firms, interior design team and marketing and branding firms to ensure a unified and innovative collaboration. Tracy earned her Bachelor of Business Administration/Management Information Systems degree from the University of Georgia. She followed with a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from Georgia State University. In addition, she earned an Interior Design degree from Art Institute of Atlanta. Tracy is a Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management, and a member of the National Apartment Association. She previously served on the board of the Atlanta Apartment Association and was Chairperson in 2019. She recently won the 2021 Globe Street Women of Influence Award and the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Honor. Tracy resides in Roswell, GA with her husband, Johnny and their two daughters. Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-bowers-026aa23Website: http://www.galleryresidential.comHear from Tracy about: Her unconventional path into the Regional Manager role.The Enneagram and how that helped her better understand others.Her passion for creating amazing customer journeys.Hiring for attitude and teaching the skills.How art can be in any form, not just a painting.How trust has propelled her organization's success and growth.The morning huddle she has with her team and why.How a walk is her best problem-solver.Connect with us!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemathisStreamline Website: https://www.streamlinemultifamily.comEmpowHER Website: https://empowhermultifamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowhermultifamily https://www.instagram.com/streamlinemultifamilySubscribe and leave a review for the Multifamily Streamlined Podcast here.Streamline Multifamily Group is your specialized consulting partner for multifamily operations, training, and more! We offer consultative support in project management, construction, development, renovations, auditing, and also organize industry events. Remember, no matter how well your property is doing, it could be doing better. Contact Leslie at LMathis@StreamlineMultifamily.com for more information. 

Welcome to another coffee review on Multifamily Collective https://www.multifamilycollective.com Today, I'm excited to share a special brew I received from my good friend, Kerry Kirby, Founder - @365ConnectCommunity 365Connect. During my visit to the National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize 2024 in Philadelphia, Kerry continued what has become a tradition - gifting coffee! This time, it's the Commander's Palace, a New Orleans staple known for its leading-edge Creole cuisine and vibrant Louisiana charm since 1893. Commander's Palace, in partnership with French Truck Coffee, brings us a unique blend featuring chicory, a local favorite. Upon tasting, this coffee impresses with its light and smooth texture, making it perfect for a late afternoon or pre-dinner sip. Its subtle chicory notes add a distinctive character without being overpowering. On a 10-cup scale, I'd rate it a solid 7.2 cups—definitely a brew worth trying! If you're intrigued, Commander's Palace Coffee is available on Amazon. Give it a try, and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more coffee reviews and multifamily insights. Cheers! #Multifamily #PropTech #CoffeeReview #Leadership #Apartmentalize2024 #CommandersPalace #FrenchTruckCoffee #ChicoryCoffee #mikebrewer #multifamilycollective #multifamilymentoring #multifamilycoaching #multifamilypodcast #leadership #OpenAi #multifamilymedianetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-brewer/support

Elizabeth Francisco, CXO of Inhabit, sits down with Sherry Freitas in another episode of Trailblazers in Multifamily. This time, they're live from ResMania with a Bloody Mary in hand! Hear Sherry's insights into what a leader looks like and how to set up your properties up for success.About Sherry: With over 20 years of multifamily experience, Sherry is a strategic leader and change initiator with global experience in multifamily housing. During her career, she's had oversight of over 300,000 units, offering leadership and operational expertise to improve business performance. With extensive experience in high density U.S. markets, Europe, South America and Asia Pacific, her emphasis is with conventional multifamily, single family rentals, age restricted developments and corporate/short stay partnerships.A graduate of Radford University, Sherry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. She is a Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management and a member of the National Apartment Association, Georgia Apartment Association, and Atlanta Apartment Association. She currently serves on the board of the Atlanta Apartment Association and is the 2021 past chair of the Atlanta Apartment Association.About ResMan: ResMan delivers the property management industry's most innovative technology platform, making property investments and operations more profitable and easier to manage. ResMan's platform unlocks a new path to growth for property management companies that deliver consistent NOI improvement and brilliant resident experiences easier than ever before. To learn more about our platform, visit http://myresman.com/

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we sit down with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio.  HUD and NAA have announced a unique and important collaboration, which features a seven-stop roadshow in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Housing and Community Development Act and creation of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.This collaboration between NAA and HUD gives the rental housing industry a unique opportunity to share feedback and speak directly to HUD officials, as well as gives HUD the chance to hear real-time feedback on the nuance and challenges housing providers face with the HCV program. The tour, which kicked off in Philadelphia at NAA's Apartmentalize, will feature stops in Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, El Paso, Lansing, Las Cruces and Tampa.Stay tuned to NAAHQ.ORG for ongoing updates on this important partnership. 

Let's all learn from Michael Zaransky's decades of experience in the real estate space in today's episode!Michael joins us to share his expertise in multifamily investing, raising, managing, and preserving investors' capital, his sentiments on what's happening in the market, and his advice everyone shouldn't miss!Key Points & Relevant TopicsWhat attracted Michael to multifamily apartmentsThe difference between investors now and decades agoMichael's perspectives on selecting the right deals for investors in today's marketAdvice on raising capital and things investors want to see in an investment opportunityThe importance of communication and showing transparency to investorsStrategies for preserving investors' capitalMarket predictions in the next few yearsWhich investment markets are performing and worth investing inFostering a positive and innovative working culture and environmentResources & LinksApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Michael ZaranskyMichael H. Zaransky founder and managing principal of the real estate development and investment firm, MZ Capital Partners. MZ Capital Partners has been recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America by placement on the INC 500 list as well as the Best Place to Work in Multifamily by the National Apartment Association. Michael has a wide range of real estate, banking, and financial experience and has been a licensed Illinois real estate broker since 1979. Michael is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO-Gold), the National Apartment Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Michael is a past Chair of the Chicago Association of Realtors Commercial Division as well as the Realtor Association's Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Zaransky's firm, MZ Capital Partners multifamily developments have received numerous industry awards and recognition including the NAIOP Multifamily Development of the Year Award. He is a James Scholar graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earned his J.D. at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Michael has published numerous articles and lectured nationally on the subject of real estate investment. His real estate investment books “Profit by Investing in Student Housing” and “Purchase Rehab, and Reposition Commercial Investment Property,” real estate category best sellers, were published by Kaplan Publishing and are sold in major bookstores and online booksellers. Active in numerous trade, civic, and professional associations, Michael serves on the Board of Directors of the Crown Family Foundation and, as a past Chairman of the Board, on the Board of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago/Jewish United Fund, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the nation. Get in Touch with MichaelWebsite: https://mzcapitalpartners.com/ Email: mhz@mzcapitalpartners.com To Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Cashflow Project! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Kelly Koontz from Sub Meter Solutions. Kelly brings his expertise to the table, discussing the game-changing benefits of using metering systems for leak detection in multifamily properties. He highlights how these systems not only save water but also lower insurance premiums, offering significant advantages for property investors. Together with our host, Steve Fierros, they'll delve into the cost-effective installation processes, the integration of metering data into property management software, and the impact on operational expenses. Plus, Kelly shares practical advice on financial freedom, smart system improvements, and reveals his superpower of galvanizing his team. Stick around as we also touch on upcoming events like the National Apartment Association show and the Hawaii Millionaire Mindset conference. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and actionable insights that can drive your property management success and overall ROI! [00:00] Appreciate your help, let's find revenue. [03:08] Entrepreneur starts business, expands utility services nationwide. [06:49] Multifamily owners recover utility costs from residents. [09:50] Residents empowered, owners recover costs, tech benefits. [15:01] Exciting technology for leak detection saves money. [17:18] Kelly recommends active leak detection for savings. [20:57] Identify ROI, provide monthly utility billing service. [25:04] Recommendations for "Atomic Habits" and "The Demon of Unrest". [26:18] Leaders of the past still relevant today. [29:57] Reflect, learn, improve, inspire, connect, strategize. [33:35] Connect with carrier team, attend local meetups. Connect with Kelly Koontz Website LinkedIn Connect with The Cashflow Project! Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram

On this episode of the NAA Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association, we sit down with NAA's Clark Ebbert, Director of Conference Education Programming, to chat about the variety of educational offerings at Apartmentalize, the largest, most important annual gathering of rental housing professionals. We will see you at Apartmentalize, June 19-21 in Philadelphia. 

Meet JP Maroney: a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist boasting 30+ years in the business world. With a diverse portfolio spanning publishing, media, software, e-commerce, and more, JP is a true industry trailblazer.Leading a dynamic group of companies and joint ventures, he also lends his expertise as an advisor and board member for various enterprises. With an impressive client roster featuring Wells Fargo, Century21, and the National Apartment Association, JP's impact is unmistakable. Connect with JP: JP Maroney's FREE Stuff From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com)

Welcome to the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today's Headlines: Retail is Back, Baby: Retail vacancy has hit a 17-year low, prompting landlords to withdraw the rent discounts and concessions they've been offering struggling tenants since the pandemic. This signals intensifying competition, meaning that retail may officially be back. PHX Leads in Q4 Apartment Demand: Apartment demand in Q4 outpaced pre-COVID norms in some key markets, with Phoenix leading the way with an absorption of nearly 4,300 units in Q4 — close to 3,500 more than the annual average in the decade leading up to the pandemic. Rental Fraud on the Rise: According to a new survey from the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, more than 70% of major apartment landlords say they have seen an increase in fraudulent rental applications over the past 12 months. With this report, it appears that this problem is here to stay. (Here's our previous episode on how renters are using TikTok to defraud landlords.)   Today's Guest: Andy McQuade is the principal of The ARM Companies, which provides procurement and management consulting to clients in the real estate industry. Andy joins host Paul Mueller to discuss recent JLL reports which suggest that material costs are expected to increase in 2024 by anywhere from 2-6%, but electrical and related switchgear costs could be higher as companies continue to face labor and availability issues. Meanwhile, HVAC manufacturers and suppliers have also announced price hikes as high as 10% in some cases. Andy McQuade | Real Estate Background Principal at The ARM Companies Previous episode: JF3265: Save Six Figures on Your Next Project With These Construction and Efficiency Upgrades Portfolio: Self-Storage Based in: Rochester, NY Say hi to him at:  andymcquade.com LinkedIn Podcast   Sponsors BAM Capital